Via (I have always wanted a tomato kitchen timer – am I strange? I know that for many, the new year means making resolutions to eat better, or to eat as a family. Both of those can be difficult commitments to stick with in the midst of carpools to and from practices, homework, housework, and [...]
January 7, 2011
January 6, 2011
Creativity for Kids Creativity Club
Are you familiar with Creativity for Kids products? You might remember this giveaway from late last year where I showcased one of their kits. I can think of no other company that better exemplifies dedication to nurturing young imaginations, and each and every one of their products does just that.I have a true passion for [...]
January 5, 2011
Thirty
via Celebrations.comSo, I’m turning the big 3-0 this year. Wow – really? 30? I have become that person, the one who wistfully tells a teenager, “My goodness, it feels like it was yesterday that I was your age…” Which, it really does. That actually happened last night, as we were out to dinner with friends, and their [...]
January 4, 2011
Top Ten of 2010
2010 was a big year for me in terms of my blogging commitment, as Positively Splendid went from having just a handful of loyal readers (thanks, Mom to where it is now. I am so appreciative of each and every one of you! Truly!Here is a countdown of your favorite projects of 2010. If you’re new [...]
January 3, 2011
SYTYC has begun!
Good morning, friends!Today marks the last hurrah for our extended holiday. Mr. Splendid goes back to work tomorrow, which means it will be time to get this crew back in normal working order. I have to say I am very ready for routine again!I wanted to pop on quickly to announce the Season 6 of [...]
December 31, 2010
Felted Wool Flower Scarf While I was out Christmas shopping last week, I saw a woman standing in line who was wearing one of the most unique scarves I’ve seen in a long while: a pieced series of funky flowers that looked to be made of felted wool. I immediately fell in love with it, [...]
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas, my friends!
I have to say that I wasn’t sure how all of this would go, moving into our new home just before Christmas. We’ve had no time for extensive decorating or cooking, or really any prep at all. We are still surrounded by boxes (although I am thrilled to say we’ve made a ton of progress [...]
December 14, 2010
Whimsical Christmas Stocking Pattern and Tutorial
Thank you so much for the positive feedback regarding my Whimsical Christmas Stockings! These were my audition project for So You Think You’re Crafty, Season 6. I based these guys on this set of stockings available from Ballard Designs. Being the frugal girl I am, I couldn’t help but scoff at the $35 price tag, so I opted [...]
December 10, 2010
A Good-Bye to No. 42
By the chimney with care – December 2008This little house’s welcome has never worn thin.Even after welcoming one bouncing baby…and then another…and then another.And still, her eaves never groaned under the weight that was our family.This house, if her walls could whisper of the things she has seen…They would boast the tale of a young [...]
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